Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 105.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 186.8 in | 177.1 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.4 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3395 lb. | 3781 lb. | -386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.1 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.0 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 58.7 ft3 |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |